A major construction accident in Gujarat's Gandhinagar has triggered a large-scale rescue operation after a metal slab collapsed at a construction site in the Kudas an area, sending 15 workers into the debris. Emergency teams launched an overnight rescue mission following the collapse, with the NDRF and SDRF, police personnel and specialised rescue teams deployed at the site. Heavy machinery was brought in to clear the rubble, including 300-tonne cranes and specialised cutters, as rescuers worked to ensure that no worker remained trapped beneath the collapsed structure. Several workers were taken to hospital following the incident. Authorities said 13 workers were hospitalised, while three were later discharged. Two workers reportedly suffered serious injuries, while others sustained comparatively minor injuries. WATCH

South Gujarat is battling one of its worst monsoon spells after Umbergaon in Valsad recorded an extraordinary 1,100 mm of rainfall in just 16 hours, triggering widespread flooding across Valsad, Surat and Navsari. Overflowing rivers, submerged roads, flooded homes and stranded residents have prompted a large-scale rescue operation. More than 2,200 people have been evacuated in Surat, while over 500 residents have been shifted to shelters in Valsad. The Indian Army, NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to assist rescue and relief efforts.